McLeod Software, along with the certified public accounting firm of Katz, Sapper & Miller (KSM), has launched the 2015 Trucking Operations Performance Benchmarking Survey.
The second annual survey is designed to compile “solid and comprehensive benchmarking data,” McLeod said.
The benchmarking survey will examine several aspects that are common performance indicators for truckload carriers including:...More

Espar, long known in North America for building climate control products, has rebranded itself under its German name, Eberspaecher.
A family owned company, this year marks the 150th anniversary for Eberspaecher. Espar has sold Eberspaecher products in North America under the Espar name since 1973....More

Eaton Corp. has further strengthened its Roadranger service network with enhancements designed to better meet the needs of its heavy-duty trucking customers.
The changes Eaton outlined include upgrading the features in the company’s ServiceRanger 4 online diagnostics and service software; extending the availability of the Roadranger Call Center to now include 24/7/365 customer support; and introducing a new fuel-efficient synthetic transmission lubricant....More

Dean Foods will add 64 compressed natural gas vehicles as well as a private fuel station built by Clean Energy Fuels later this year. The fueling station will be built at the Oak Farms Dairy plant in Houston and will fuel Dean Foods’ CNG vehicles beginning in the second half of this year....More

Small business financial provider Bento for Business has introduced a new prepaid commercial MasterCard. The card is designed for businesses who empower employees to purchase supplies or services.
Unlike traditional banks, which typically strip down large-company offerings for small business clients, Bento said its financial technology solutions combine advanced features and security with an intuitive interface that makes it simple and affordable for small business owners to manage employee spending....More

Bergstrom is now offering solar power solutions from clean technology company eNow.
The solar power is being paired with Bergstrom’s No-Idle Thermal Environment (NITE) system, which enables drivers to conserve fuel while maintaining cab comfort and powering electrical components including HVAC....More

Cummins showed off a variety of new products at this year's Mid America Trucking Show (MATS), including its 2017 model new ISX15 engine, all-in-one aftertreament device, and prototype 2.8 liter diesel developed under the auspices of the Department of Energy's ATLAS program - all topped off with a classic diesel-fired race car.

U.S. retail pump price averages for both diesel and gasoline declined again this week, according to data tracked by the Energy Information Administration (EIA), with a new report expecting global oil process to remain depressed for the next decade.
The national average for diesel decreased 4 cents this week to $2.84 per gallon, EIA noted; a $1.151 per gallon cheaper compared to the same week in 2014....More